Digital Producer, The Undefeated
ESPN
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Job Summary:
The Undefeated is the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture. We enlighten and entertain with innovative storytelling, original reporting and provocative commentary. Not conventional. Never boring.
The Undefeated is seeking a Digital Producer to be the backbone of a multi-channel content strategy. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the production of original video, audio, and digital content. This person reports to the Director of Video. This person should also have a deep understanding of legacy video and social video as well as text and image editing chops. The preferred candidate should be able to produce and direct both on and off-site shoots along with studio producing. An ideal candidate would have a strong background as a shooter/editor/producer and be available to work weekends.
Experience with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.
Experience working in a deadline oriented environment focused on quick turnarounds required.
Experience in mentoring emerging producers required.
The Undefeated site is located in Washington D.C. and this position requires the candidate live in the city or relocate for the position.
Responsibilities:
• Leads The Undefeated production team in the creative development, production, preparation, and delivery of original segments for broadcast, digital video and social media channels.
• Fully understands the technical process in which our content is delivered to our viewers and have the ability to provide guidance and solutions to problems.
• Produces and assembles production elements for online features and teases.
• Prepares scripts and timings for sophisticated program elements.
• Main liaison between graphic and animation departments as well as other ESPN divisions
• Performs pre-and-postproduction digital video editing and 'voice over' sessions; Executes duties of field producer on ENG shoots.
• Coordinates with members of the production and technical staffs to create informative, compelling and feasible segments or original programs for digital media.
• Organizes and evaluates the content for assigned programs; determines the agenda and tone of the segment.
• Coordinates with the editorial staff to write shape copy into video segments for digital video
• Applies considerable knowledge of story ideas and develops concepts to use for assigned segments.
• Leads or participates with assigned multimedia production team(s) in the creative development, production and preparation of multimedia features, either for online, marketing/sponsorship or other emerging technologies within the Digital Media space i.e. mobile, downloadable audio and audio-visual broadcasts.
• Mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Oversees or participates in in-house post-production activities.
• May acquire available video content for use by sites. Edits available footage for insertion into sites and stories.
• Identifies and uses emerging technologies for visual storytelling.
Basic Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of progressively complex related digital media, studio or related production experience.
• Undergraduate College Degree with emphasis on Digital Media production preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital video production related techniques and online content management systems.
• Must be proficient in online editing and ENG Camera.
• Has an established ability to create and produce compelling news stories; generates and executes story ideas, from concept to execution.
• Has excellent production skills related to livestreaming and capturing events
• Has solid appreciation of popular culture, e.g., ''what's cool'' and assists with defining the tastes of ESPN's viewers.
• Has a good understanding of ESPN's market positioning within the digital space.
• Has solid knowledge of sports.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Has a strong appreciation and knowledge of sports, news and culture
• Has understanding of the social web, including Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine
• Well versed in memes
• Experience in running productions on location
• Interested in the exploring shifting racial landscape of the United States
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, online/multimedia or related field and a minimum of 6 years' direct professional experience OR a high school diploma and a suitable combination of related training and experience.
About ESPN:
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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